What You Will Do
Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
1
Chicago River
1 hour 30 minutes
Discuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfront
2
10 minutes
View the exterior of the building
3
Carbide and Carbon Building
10 minutes
View the Carbide and Carbon Building
4
66 E Wacker Pl
10 minutes
Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker Place
5
182 W Lake St
10 minutes
Visit the Trustees System Service Building
6
Merchandise Mart
10 minutes
Visit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza
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